How To Write An Essay About A Special Place
An essay about a place focuses on a specific location. When write such an essay you need to describe that specific location in a way that your reader is able to imagine it.
First, you need to find or go to a place that is special or significant to you. Write a description of that special place using the following elements:
- Include something huge
- Include something tiny or minute
- Include something odd, strange or uncanny
Tips
- Go to your favorite place if you can. However, if you cannot sit is a quiet place and imagine it. Write down a list of all the sounds, sights, textures, tastes, and smells that you can remember. In addition, include any memories or emotions that you associate with the location.
- Be original and write from a unique perspective.
- Describe the physical attributes of the place using sensory images. How does it smell, feel, sound, taste and appear to you?
- Write about the place as it means to you. Fond memories? What do you like or dislike about the place? What is significant about this place in your life?
- Write a first draft. Describe the place, incorporating the sensory details from your list. Do not worry about structure or coherence; just get your thoughts down.
- Take a break then reread your first draft. Make sure your descriptions are not excessive.
- Replace passive verbs with active verbs.
- Make sure your essay has a coherent, logical flow of ideas and description. Use transition words, such as also, and, but, first and finally in order to orient your reader.
- Proofread your essay for grammar, spelling, and style. If possible, have a friend or parent look over your final draft too.